Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ferir

verb
feh-REER
Definition
To wound or hurt someone physically or emotionally; to cause injury.
Examples
  • Ele feriu seu amigo durante a briga. (He wounded his friend during the fight.)
  • Nunca é bom ferir os sentimentos de alguém. (It’s never good to hurt someone’s feelings.)
Meaning
The act of causing physical harm or injury to someone or something.
Synonyms
  • injure
  • wound
  • hurt
  • damage